The Breathtaking Goose Spring: A Hidden Paradise at the Source of Detian Waterfall!

Goose Spring is one of the three famous springs in southwest China, alongside Butterfly Spring in Dali and Ruquan Spring in Guiping Xishan. It's also the source of Detian Waterfall, Asia's largest transnational waterfall 😍. Located at 902 Xicheng East Road, Nian'an Village, Goose Spring Village, Xinjing Town, Jingxi City, Baise, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, this area features beautiful mountains and clear waters, with rice fields and vegetable plots surrounding the spring, layered karst peaks in the distance, creating a perfect harmony between rural scenery and natural landscape 🏞️. Tickets and Opening Hours • Tickets: Adult ticket 48 yuan, 43 yuan if purchased one day in advance. Students/seniors/teachers can buy discounted tickets for 24 yuan with valid ID. Free entry before 7am and after 6pm 💰 • Opening hours: Usually 07:00-18:00 🕗. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: From Nanning, it's about 200 kilometers, taking around 2.5 hours. Multiple parking lots are available in the city, such as Jingxi Bus Station parking lot, which charges 5 yuan/hour 🚗. • Public transportation: Take a bus from Nanning to Jingxi for about 80 yuan, taking around 4 hours, then transfer or take a taxi from Jingxi Bus Station to Goose Spring 🚌. • Cycling: Nearby visitors can choose to cycle there, enjoying the rural scenery along the way, but remember to stay safe and follow traffic rules 🚴‍♀️. Travel Guide • Must-see attractions: • Fifteen-arch Ancient Bridge: Arrive before 7:15am to see the morning mist and bridge reflections, creating a fairyland-like scene 🌉. • Spring Source: Observe the clear blue water that flows year-round, so clear you can see fish swimming happily below - don't forget to feed them 🐠. • Viewing Platform: Climb up for a panoramic view of the entire Goose Spring area 🌟. • Historical Exploration: Find ancient stone carvings like "Evening View of the Magical Spring," the giant "Goose" monument, and other historical relics 🕵️‍♀️. • Special experiences: • Bamboo Rafting: Float on a bamboo raft for close-up views of underwater fish, swaying water plants, reflections of the peaks, and Zhuang stilt houses, experiencing the feeling of "sailing on emerald waves with people traveling through a painting" 🚣‍♀️. • Cultural Activities: If timing permits, participate in the March 3rd Spring Worship Festival, experience China-Vietnam embroidered ball throwing competitions, Tusi wedding parades, and other Zhuang cultural activities 🎉. Itinerary Planning • One-day tour: Photograph the misty ancient bridge in early morning, stroll by the spring or take a bamboo raft, enjoy local farm cuisine like spring water fish for lunch in Goose Spring Village, cycle around the countryside in the afternoon, and watch the sunset from the viewing platform in the evening 🌅. • Two-day tour: After exploring Goose Spring on the first day, visit Jiuzhou Ancient Town to experience its tranquility and antiquity; on the second day, head to Tongling Grand Canyon or Quyang Lake to enjoy magnificent natural scenery 🌆. Food Guide • Special dishes: Spring water fish is a local delicacy with tender meat, delicious either steamed or braised; sour snacks including sour papaya and mango are refreshingly appetizing; five-colored glutinous rice is colorful and sweet; rice dumplings and rolled rice noodles are distinctive local snacks 🍲. • Dining locations: Many farmhouse restaurants in Goose Spring Village, such as "Goose Spring Restaurant" and "Springside Home," with average spending of 40-60 yuan per person 💰. Accommodation Guide • Inside the scenic area: Choose riverside guesthouses like "Goose Spring Homestay" with mountain and water views from your window for a better rural experience, but book in advance during peak season 🛏️. • Jingxi City: More cost-effective accommodations are available, recommended near Jinxiu Ancient Town, where you can also explore the town at night and experience local nightlife 🏙️. Travel Tips • For a secluded experience, enter before 7am when morning mist creates perfect photo opportunities 📸. • Wear light-colored long dresses or Hanfu with straw hats and oil-paper umbrellas for poetic countryside photos 👗. • Protect the ecological environment by not throwing trash into the spring and avoiding chemical sunscreen when in the water 🌿. • Respect local Zhuang cultural customs, and actively participate if you visit during festivals like "March 3rd" 🙏.